Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
2021 is the ‘Year of the Cumbrian Coast’ and is welcoming more tourists to the UK’s coasts on ‘staycations’ in light of the impacts COVID-19 has had on travel and holiday plans. A new 200-mile Cumbrian Coastal Route has been launched, targeted towards motorhome and caravan owners. The route is split into 5 smaller sections… Read more »
Please be advised of the notice to mariners for survey work taking place off Kirkcudbright. Offshore surveys: July-August 2021 Mariners are advised that offshore survey work is due to be carried out along the two high pressure gas interconnector pipelines running between Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man during July-August 2021. A notice to… Read more »
NatureScot seeks a Marine Sustainability Adviser to join the organisation. The successful candidate will be part of a team providing advice on marine and coastal planning, marine and coastal ecology and sustainable coastal and marine development. The post will directly contribute to NatureScot’s role in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. The postholder will have… Read more »
Solway Firth Partnership staff, Board of Trustees and partners are very sad to report the passing of Alastair McNeill on 7 July 2021 after a long illness. Alastair was one of the founding members of SFP and helped shape the organisation during its early days. He joined the Board of Trustees in 2011 and became Chair in 2014…. Read more »
Get out wildlife spotting on the Rhins of Galloway this summer! The summer holidays are an ideal time for getting out and about on the Rhins of Galloway Coast and provide an opportunity to discover more about the wildlife that makes its home on our stunning coastline. Solway Firth Partnership is running an Explore and… Read more »
Have your say on Celtic Nephrops proposals. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation on proposals for new technical measures affecting Nephrops-directed fisheries in Celtic Sea UK waters of the Celtic Sea. For more information on the proposed changes and to share your views on the management of… Read more »
A new vacancy has opened for a Farming Officer with the Solway Coast AONB. The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Team is looking to recruit an experienced Farming Officer to support the delivery of the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme within the AONB. The role will involve working with farmers and land… Read more »
People are being invited to give their views and thoughts on how cycling and walking provision can be improved on the Whitehaven coast. Cumbria County Council has launched a consultation to help shape plans to improve the infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians. They want your feedback on the existing cycling and walking infrastructure, and your… Read more »
The Environment Agency is looking for new members to join the North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC). The RFCC is working towards a North West ready for, and resilient to, flooding and coastal change. They are currently looking for people with expertise in spatial development and planning, climate resilient public spaces and buildings,… Read more »
A consultation on the draft Regional Economic Strategy for the South of Scotland is open until 16 August. Following engagement across the South of Scotland in early 2021, the Regional Economic Partnership (REP) have developed a draft Regional Economic Strategy for the South of Scotland. This will be the South of Scotland’s first ever economic… Read more »